Five confirmed dead, eight still missing after White Island eruption

Visitors on a boat off White Island view Monday's eruption

Visitors on a boat off White Island view Monday's eruption Source: AAP/Michael Schade

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NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says authorities have seen no more signs of life on White Island and don't believe they will find any more survivors.

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